4.4 Balanced Into 3.5 MM Connection

[DuckToller]

Afaik, the balanced hp output may gives you advantages in noise rejection and often higher voltage output.

Some manufacturers like Benchmark aren't convinced it performs better audibly.

Using a singled ended output with balanced cable seems to be not the smartest way to play.

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[DuckToller]

Coming back to a topic where the OP had been visiting this topic in May 2022 the last time.

For people looking on answers for a similar question:

If your headphone isn't strictly designed for balanced usage, it may be a lot cheaper to get an aftermarkte cable with 3.5mm SE connectors  (adaptable with 6.3 SE) and use already existing HP gear than looking for a new HP amplifier that offers balanced 4.4mm outputs.
Please be aware that not all 4.4mm TRRRS outputs provide all the assumed advantages of balanced outputs for headphones.
It would have the need to have a balanced amplifier structure inside the HP amp as well.
iFI i.E. have such a mixed bag design in the NEO (2020)
hth, Tom